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lthough co-occurring disorders have only been recognized in recent years, they are pervasive. It is estimated that 37 percent of alcohol abusers and 53...

In Iceland, teenage smoking, drinking and drug use have been radically cut in the past 20 years. Emma Young finds out how they did it, and why other countries won’t follow suit.

Aug 11, 2014 | 8:24 PM
Friends of comedian
Robin Williams
, who died Monday at age 63 in an apparent suicide , urged the public Monday to seek help if they have suicidal thoughts and encouraged friends to stay alert to any warning signs of depression
"Robin was as sweet a man as he was funny," comedian Jimmy Kimmel said on Twitter . "If you're sad, please tell someone."
The "romantic notion" that suicide is caused by one diastrous change in someone's…

New research identifies ways to break the multigenerational cycle of addiction.

Substance abuse treatment can seem frightening or intimidating if you are not sure what to expect. If you have never been to a treatment center or if your ideas about what treatment may be like come from media portrayals, take the time to learn what your experience will really be like. The reality is that … Continue reading "What to Expect at Substance Abuse Treatment"

Catching substance abuse early can help guide a teen back on track and potentially avoid years of physical, emotional, financial and legal repercussions.

FAITH AND RECOVERY
Key Findings: Faith Reduces Risk, Helps Long-Term Recovery — Provides $316 billion annually in savings to U.S. economy — Saves Lives
Authors Warn that Declining Religiosity is National Health Concern
Public Perceptions that Religion Cannot Answer Today’s Problems Do Not Match Reality
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 5, 2019 — A new study authored by father-daughter research duo, Brian & Melissa Grim, and published in…

People can experience a wide range of emotions before and after a disaster or traumatic event. There’s no right or wrong way to feel. However, it’s important to find healthy ways to cope when these events happen. Take Care of Yourself and Your Loved Ones Eating a healthy diet, avoiding the use of drugs and alcohol, and getting regular exercise can reduce stress and anxiety. Activities as simple as taking a walk, stretching, and deep breathing can help relieve stress.

New research reaffirms that bipolar teens are at high risk of developing drug problems as they age.

Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, are now the most popular form of nicotine use among middle and high school students, with an estimated 3 million students using them. There has been a 10-fold increase in the use of e-cigarettes among high school students between 2011 and 2015 – from 1.5 percent to 16 percent. In fact, more teens use these products today than smoke cigarettes. Still, approximately…

Identifying substance abuse addiction in ourselves or a loved one can be very challenging. Here are some ways to identify the addiction problem.

If you grew up with a parent abusing drugs or alcohol, you probably have bad memories. Discover how your parent’s substance abuse affected you & what to do about it.

by Kayla Gill on July 7, 2021
Rehab is a place for you to build a sustainable life. In order to do that, you’ll develop healthy daily habits, learn to cope with cravings, and set goals. This is not a simple process. In order to create a better future, you first need to understand what led you to this point. By working through your emotional experience of your life so far, you’ll learn more about yourself and your own values. And when you…

by Mike Tobias, Senior Producer/Reporter, NET News
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About 10,000 people are homeless in Nebraska each year. Recently two names dropped off that list, an Omaha couple who were living in a tent camp. In February we introduced…

We often overlook – or don’t understand – the importance of good mental health as a part of a healthy, fulfilling life. Mental illness, substance abuse and e...

Recovery diet tips for those who are recovering from substance abuse.

Communicating with teenagers can mean walking a tightrope on a daily basis. Difficult subjects such as substance abuse make those conversations even more difficult. An art exhibit on display at the Milwaukee Public Museum hopes to spark meaningful conversations between parents and teens by providing a look into the pressures and realities of teen life.

Coaching is about helping people to figure out their way forward. Coaching is really about looking at the present and towards the future
Clients who want life coaching are often seeking more clarity in their life. They might be feeling very overwhelmed and wanting to get some balance, or else they may have a decision to make and want to get some clarity. Or perhaps things in their life might seem great, but they just want to have more fulfillment. It could be…

The sounds of war can be deafening. Gunfire, mortar blasts, sirens - these are all signs that the enemy is near. But when veterans return home from war, a new enemy often creeps up silently and without warning. This new enemy is even deadlier than war
Since 2012, suicide has surpassed war as the military's number one cause of death. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, 22 veterans die by suicide each day in the U.S. We know that the number is…